August Small Business Development Showcase
The Small Business Development Center at Southwest Virginia Community College assists local businesses with business plans, finding start-up funding sources, marketing, and more. Their clients are regularly featured in VCEDA, SBDC, and Virginia Business publications.
Blue Nose Aerial Imaging of Southwest Virginia
Professional drone-based aerial imaging, photogrammetry, mapping inspection and media service is now available in Russell County, VA as Jeremy and Roxanna Hill open Roadhouse Operations LLC, operating at Blue Nose Aerial Imaging of Southwest Virginia.
“The Small Business Development Center congratulates Roadhouse Operations LLC, dba Blue Nose Aerial Imaging of Southwest Virginia, as they establish and grow their business in our region. We are always excited to see new entrepreneurs invest in Southwest Virginia, bringing innovation, specialized services and new opportunities to our local economy,” said Denise Harmon, SBDC director at SWCC. “It has been a pleasure working with this client through the SBDC and we appreciate the opportunity to assist them as they launch their business. We wish them continued success and look forward to seeing Blue Nose Aerial Imaging thrive in Russell County and throughout Southwest Virginia. Welcome to Russell County — we are proud to have you as part of our business community.”
To read even more about this achievement: Blue Nose Aerial Imaging of Southwest Virginia VCEDA Press Release
Redbud Creamery, LLC
Cheeses, Grade A goat yogurt and Grade A pasteurized goat milk are the primary products produced by Redbud Creamery, LLC, a small Micro Goat Dairy, owned and operated by Beth Maxfield and her husband, Steve Maxfield, in Russell County, VA.
“From the beginning, Beth’s passion for agriculture and her commitment to producing high-quality dairy products were evident,” said SWCC SBDC Executive Director Denise Harmon. “As a hardworking farmer and entrepreneur, she has thoughtfully built Redbud Creamery with a vision for long-term growth while remaining dedicated to serving our region with locally produced products. I had the opportunity to tour the farm and see firsthand the care, dedication and planning that have gone into creating this exceptional operation. It has been a privilege to work alongside Beth throughout the application process and I am excited to see her business continue to grow,” Harmon added. “Redbud Creamery is a tremendous asset to Southwest Virginia’s agricultural economy and I have no doubt Beth’s hard work and perseverance will lead to many years of success.”
To read even more about this achievement:Redbud Creamery, LLC VCEDA Press Release